Downsized Euskaltel Euskadi team settles for 23 riders in 2012

Reflecting perhaps its uncertain future and tight budget, the Euskaltel Euskadi team will line out in 2012 with the minimum number of riders for the UCI ProTeam category it aspires to be part of. The squad’s lineup has been cut by two from last year’s total, meaning it could be stretched at certain points of the season when races overlap.

A maximum number of 30 riders is allowed at ProTeam level, although that depends on there being two or more neo-pro riders on board. Without those new professionals, teams can have a maximum of 28 riders.

Euskaltel-Euskadi needs to find a new sponsor for next season, and will hope for strong performances in the months ahead to help make that happen.